"Alerted.org

Museum Production Manager

Date Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Requisition ID: 466851

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites:

The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites (ISMHS) is a statewide museum system with 12 locations, including a central museum based in Indianapolis. Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for information lifelong learning that connects the stories of real people, places, and things. First among our strategic priorities is to engage and serve an expanded and diverse audience through transformative experiences: Collections. Exhibits. Programs.

Role Overview:

The Production Manager supervises fabrication and maintenance of indoor and outdoor interactive museum experiences. You will manage production staff, materials, and equipment to fabricate high-quality, durable experiences for visitors to all of Indiana State Museum and Historical Sites properties. The Production Manager works directly with the Vice President of Experience to establish and meet deadlines for in-house manufacture and installation of projects. This position also serves as the primary contact for fabrication vendors. You will interact with development staff, visitor services, historic sites, and facilities staff members to support the organization’s mission.

This role includes some evenings, long days, and weekends as needed.

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/) to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

+ Set priorities for the Production department on short- and long-term basis.

+ Work with teams to establish realistic workback schedules.

+ Set and meet production and installation timelines.

+ Create, utilize and maintain communication tools and pathways to accomplish projects.

+ Establish priorities for experience repair and preventative maintenance.

+ Assist in the creation of yearly and project budgets.

+ Create documentation for all experiences.

+ Work with staff to maintain equipment.

+ Oversee the installation of permanent, temporary and traveling exhibitions.

+ Successfully balance multiple projects simultaneously.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

What You'll Need for Success:

Credentials:

+ Bachelors Degree with 5 years of applicable experience.

Additional qualifications:

+ Experience managing 2 or more staff.

+ Project management certification preferred.

+ Museum exhibition or facility management experience preferred.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.

+ Must be proficient in office and project management software.

+ Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of others.

+ Ability to work well in teams and motivate others.

+ Must be highly organized.

+ Able to work weekends, long days, and evenings when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

+ 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

+ Education Reimbursement Program

+ Group life insurance

+ Referral Bonus program

+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

+ Free Parking for most positions

+ Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\_company=indianaoff) to apply.